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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.66, 6,041.18 and 2,388.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.66, 6,041.18 and 2,388.21 is: 3,295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.66 : 6,041.18 = 2,388.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.66/6,041.18 = 2,388.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.66x = 6,041.18 × 2,388.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.66x = 14,427,606.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427,606.49/4,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.73

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